Frequently Asked Questions

What degree can I earn?

The Freshwater Studies interdisciplinary degree (ASA or AAS) is intended for students who plan to further their studies at a four-year school as well as those who wish to enter the professional arena following graduation from NMC. Students have a choice of four streams or emphasis areas: General, Economy and Society, Global Freshwater Policy and Sustainability, or Science and Technology.

Government Agencies: US Army Corps of Engineers, Environmental Protection Agency, US Department of Agriculture, US Fish and Wildlife Service, National Weather Service, National Park Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Engineering firms

Hydro-geologic consulting firms

Non-profit environmental organizations

Oil and gas exploration

Brownfield redevelopment

Waste water management

Natural resources management

What are additional career opportunities if I transfer and earn a bachelor’s degree?

Careers include aquatic chemists, engineers, GIS specialists, hydrologists, marine biologists, planners (environmental, natural and water resources), researchers, and water research managers among others.